Crash causing backups on I-285 West in DeKalb

Traffic snarls have started to ease after multiple crashes caused nightmares at Spaghetti Junction in DeKalb County during Thursday morning’s commute.

A big rig caught fire on I-285 West at Buford Highway around 5 a.m., according to the WSB 24-hour Traffic Center. The crash also affected the I-85 South ramp to I-285 West until it was finally cleared around 9 a.m.

**UPDATE** The ramp from I-85/sb onto I-285/wb (Exit 95) has reopened but delays remain on I-85/sb leaving Gwinnett into DeKalb County. #ATLtraffic https://t.co/AqQ1SEgdpZ
— Triple Team Traffic (@WSBTraffic) April 24, 2025

Another wreck caused jams on I-85 South at Pleasantdale Road. Some lanes were closed for a period, but the crash was cleared as of 7 a.m.

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